Those earning the minimum wage will see an increase in their pay packets.
It comes after thousands of deaths on ships bound for overseas ports.
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit particularly hard in five South Island regions.
Around 175,000 minimum wage earners will get an extra $1.10 an hour from today.
It marks the largest increase since 2006.
There's criticism on several fronts as minimum wage and benefit increases kick in.
Daily new infections doubled from 20,000 in February to about 40,000 now.
Dr Vanessa Thornton admitted ED staff had been “overwhelmed” by patients.
Breakfast presenter Indira Stewart explains why Easter isn’t on the same date every year.
An extra 100 spaces will be available in managed isolation facilities each fortnight, jumping up to 350 rooms
Three people were assaulted in the early hours of Sunday.
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says his country will be open for business, despite no confirmation from New Zealand.
The epidemiologist acknowledged all the other hardworking front line staff behind the scenes.
Due to the pandemic, none of the Destiny's Child hitmaker's family could be there in person for the birth.
Conway sits inside the top five in the latest rankings, higher than the likes of Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson.
The increase to the living wage comes as the minimum wage increase to $20, from $18.90, came into force today.
Facebook users are now being given more versatility in how they use the social media platform.
There's been a rise in young great white encounters in recent months.
The drugmaker didn’t say how many doses were lost.
Real Journeys offered 1000 tickets from today for just $1 to encourage people to visit.
The couple have warned they do not endorse the cannabidiol products called "Richie McCaw CBD Gummies".
All returnees came from India via UAE.
Bunnings takes over from hardware retail rivals Mitre 10 who did not have their five-year deal renewed.
"What you're doing is forcing other players to stay on the field injured," Brown said.
"We urge people to follow the boil water instructions and to check on your neighbours and older family members."
The American actor said he will make the decision that’s best for himself and his family.
The prominent New Zealand businessman plead guilty in a Sydney court today.
Under the Fisheries Act 1996, bans are mandatory for anyone who commits certain offences more than once within seven years.
H20 Extreme was evacuated this afternoon.
The 1 NEWS Sport presenter tried to get the latest on the Silver Lake deal from Mark Robinson, but he refused to play ball.
1 NEWS’ Barbara Dreaver has the latest news from around the Pacific region.
Cane will be out for at least four months after tearing his right pectoral.
It took eight days before the winner checked his ticket.
The pair were rescued late last night.
New figures out today show a deficit of $4.5 billion.
North Harbour says the game has to catch up with changing times.
Brazil currently accounts for about a quarter of Covid-19 daily deaths worldwide, more than any other country.
The 20-year-old had a pretty good backdrop to help her unwind.
Documents seen by 1 NEWS suggest Government departments are gearing up for the bubble.
Fitzpatrick was unequivocal in his support for the deal despite reservations from current players.
Police said there were about 30 people on the chartered vessel at the time.
Police around the country are bringing a casual look to their wardrobe, with their uniform introducing caps.
The incident happened just before 8pm this evening.
Josephine Wiredu, a cleaner for the council, says to now receive the living wage is a “dream come true”.
Reporters accompanying Jill Biden on a trip to California spotted the brown stuff on the red-carpeted hallway.
Police were called to the scene at Mangatāwhiri just before 9:30pm.
